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Negotiating with Boko Haram will save Nigeria N1.2trn spent annually on arms, other logistics’

A former Nigerian diplomat has told the Federal Government to embrace negotiated settlement option to save Nigeria about N1.2 trillion being spent annually to defeat Boko Haram.

Foreign policy expert, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, gave the advice on Monday in Abuja while speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sudden death of President Idris Deby of Chad.

Mr Deby, a key ally of France in the fight against jihadists in the Maghreb, died in battle in southern Chad on April 19, throwing his nation into fresh political uncertainty.

Mr Onochie argued that Deby’s death and the unfolding succession crisis in Chad would compound issues for Nigeria, in its bid to crush Boko Haram insurgents.

Nigeria has been fighting Boko Haram since 2009 in a bitter conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions in the war-wracked north east.

“Now that President Derby has died, efforts to replace him between his son and the opposition will further aggravate the situation in Nigeria’s North East for all state and non-state actors.

“I advocate that Nigeria should negotiate an end to the activities of Boko Haram in the areas where the insurgency is active.’’

Mr Onochie argued that embracing dialogue would stop “the endless bleeding’’ of Nigeria’s economy by the conflict.

According to him, Nigeria should leave the intricate ethnic politics in Chad for leaders of that country to sort out, instead of getting involved in the complex politics of the impoverished country.

Mr Onochie, a former Nigerian envoy to Algeria, said that he was familiar with the politics of Chad, having met the country’s former president, Hissan Habre and having also been following Deby’s activities.

“It is in our best interest to end the war through negotiated strength.

“If I were the president or if I get elected as the next president of the federal republic of Nigeria in 2023, I will pursue and carry out a policy to end the war by negotiation.

“Is there any other viable alternative or can Nigeria continue fighting the war sine die? The answer is no,’’ the former diplomat said.

Chad, which gained independence from France in 1960 has known no peace for years, making the country one of the poorest in the world.

NAN

https://dailynigerian.com/negotiating-boko-haram-save/

While any southern militia that defends themselves ate shot at sight. Your pasts will catch up with you.

When I thought I have seen it all.



Alas! It has been confirmed that Nigeria is a stereotype, an international village filled with feelingless money-induced demons in flesh!

I see this as a lobbyist sentiment.

Negotiating with terrorists is never an option! Whether they are negotiating or not, the allocation will still be looted and anyone who cares can go to hell. They don't care about your life!

Their children school abroad spraying our taxes, and buying multi-million attire and automobiles.

They don't care if you wail. They can only help you by showing you the short cut to hell.


Man's government is a failure.

I can only write.

A former Nigerian diplomat has told the Federal Government to embrace negotiated settlement option to save Nigeria about N1.2 trillion being spent annually to defeat Boko Haram.

Foreign policy expert, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, gave the advice on Monday in Abuja while speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sudden death of President Idris Deby of Chad.

Issokay

SLAP44:
True

So, negotiating with terrorists is the way forward

Negotiate

But kill peaceful protesters?

Seriously someone should please explain to me WTF I just read.... Because the more I try to analyze it, the more my brain bleeds.

Nonsensical.
But thanks for admitting to the obvious failure of the useless administration.

Dr Nnamdi Onochie should open his mouth so that we can see what he has been smoking...

Negotiate so they can become President like the army commander said.

What are we giving them for them to stop? We are not negotiating our land for them we have had enough.

Negotiate with terrorists but kill Lekki toll gate protesters, Shiite group, IPOB, IGBOHO, and all those who are against injustices.
God why did you make me a citizen of this evil forest? You could have killed me in my mother's womb.
This is the worst time to be a Nigerian!

Always trying to sell us amnesty for terrorists.

..

helinues:


Dr Nnamdi Onochie should open his mouth so that we can see he has been smoking...

Stop playing double sides. tell your ogas to tax herders and do amnesty from the tax.

CodeTemplar:
Stop playing double sides. tell your ogas to tax herders and do amnesty from the tax.

How does this correspond with this thread?

Abeg don't derail this thread cos it's against NL rules

SLAP44:
True

True about sharing money to terrorists?

You would have condemned this if the statement was made by Fulani person

Hypocrisy stinks

helinues:
How does this correspond with this thread?

Abeg don't derail this thread cos it's against NL rules

MannerBBQstixally speaking?

See this our disowned ..............B.......Pikin

OK.

Meanwhile get a quick and affordable loan with no collateral requirements. Check my signature.

They should negotiate with them and give Borno and Yobe for them to rule abi?


"He is talking in the nonsense"

SLAP44:
True

Yea, it is "true" you need 44 SLAP

helinues:


Dr Nnamdi Onochie should open his mouth so that we can see he has been smoking...

We know the afonja media is using Igbo names to make us look bad

greymiles:
We know the afonja media is using Igbo names to make us look bad

Toh...

Go ahead! After all, BH terrorists are well entrenched in this satanic government and as well have many sympathizers among the many northern populace.See how they are rooting for Pantami

Wetin l no go see,some News can be depressing

Meanwhile 500gb external hard drive filled to capacity with HD movies, location is Ph but can be sent to any location.